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🌱 What happens next in Ypsilanti Township’s fight over U-M’s data center?

Ypsilanti, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What happens next in Ypsilanti Township’s fight over U-M’s data center?
  • How one Ypsilanti venue is tracking your neighborhood’s air quality
  • What Ypsilanti drivers should know about Michigan’s new camera-ticket rules.

Today's riddle: What do you call people that look after chickens? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds breaking, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. U-M affirms Ypsilanti $1.2B computing center site; township officials vow fight (theoaklandpress.com) — University of Michigan is pressing ahead with a $1.2 billion computing center on Textile Road in Ypsilanti Township, despite strong opposition from township leaders and residents. Local officials question promised jobs, national security ties, and environmental impacts, and are vowing to keep fighting the project. A community town hall in the township is planned for September 9 to address concerns.
   

2. Ypsilanti venue owner discovered a gap in air quality monitoring, so he installed his own sensor (mlive.com) — A downtown Ypsilanti performance venue has installed its own high-resolution air quality sensor, filling a gap in official monitoring for the city’s core neighborhoods. The Ypsilanti Performance Space’s PurpleAir monitor now feeds real-time pollution data to national platforms, helping residents track wildfire smoke and traffic-related air quality impacts. The venue hopes other locals will add more low-cost sensors around town.
   

3. As Michigan rolls out automated traffic tickets, new law blocks driver points (eupnews.com) — A new Michigan law means automated traffic tickets from school-bus and construction-zone cameras will bring fines but no license points, affecting drivers statewide, including Ypsilanti. Local Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. is also pushing to limit how long Flock license-plate cameras can store data, aiming to balance safety with driver privacy.
   

4. Top hospitals in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.com) — Ypsilanti residents can take note that Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, listed as being in Ypsilanti, is among 17 facilities named top regional hospitals in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings also highlight Ann Arbor’s University of Michigan Health on the national Honor Roll and recognize leading children’s and cancer hospitals across the state.
   

5. Gerry W. Cline (tecumsehherald.com) — Ypsilanti native Gerry W. Cline, born here in 1959 and later a mechanical engineer, has passed away and will be honored at a celebration of life on August 22 in Clinton. Family and friends are invited to remember his love of Michigan, Detroit sports, and the deep connections he maintained throughout his life.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 17
  • Egan’s Pub Monday Weekly Car Show →
    Egan's Pub, 396 Main St, Belleville
    4:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 18
  • Playground Playdate (Pre-k thru 1st)
    Mitchell Elementary Bicentennial Park (Southeast Area Park), Bicentennial Park (South
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Popsicles on the Playground
    Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    2:30 pm
  • Teacher Meet & Greet: Popsicles on the Playground
    Bach Elementary Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    6:30 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Chicken Tenders (Thank you Mark J. for sending it in!)
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